Category Archives: Road Bike

Lauren’s first road ride

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Tamara

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then figure out how to sell it for $5.00 a glass. Lauren met me at the house for a road ride … borrowed my ex-husband’s road bike for her to use … of … Continue reading →

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Easy Road Ride

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Tamara

Took road bike out for an hour ride yesterday – finally, I am feeling almost back to normal and didn’t fall apart – had no problem keeping up with Chris this time – started the ride hydrated (always good) with … Continue reading →

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Team Practice

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Tamara

Team practice at 8 as usual … the night before I received a text from Jay to bring my road bike … it’s going to be a brick … Oh Joy! Got to practice and he sent everyone out on … Continue reading →

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First Road Bike Crash – Shot of pain & dose of fright

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Tamara

Well, experienced my first road bike crash yesterday … my knee wears the badge of this honor not so proudly and my bike thankfully escaped all injury … luckily we were going slow when it happened and I had gloves … Continue reading →

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Swim Practice, Road Ride – And Enjoying Life’s Surprises!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Tamara

Good friends are like stars … you don’t always see them, but you know they are always there. Swim practice with Lauren & Jay yesterday morning. This time it was a little easier because I could take a short break … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Hurts … 35 Miles of …

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Tamara

Thank you … Everything matters, every thing you think, you say, and every thing you do … even when you think no one is looking or paying attention … it adds up and it all counts … we are defined … Continue reading →

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30 mile road ride: chasing corvettes

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Tamara

Hot, hot, hot day … Marcy & I decided to skip riding … I ate ice cream instead … Chubby Hubby & Chunky Monkey … to be exact. Met friend at the park for a road ride at 5pm. It … Continue reading →

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Rode the Road … 32 miles

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Tamara

Got a lot accomplished yesterday … booked our room for the VT 50! Rooms were selling out fast and are now gone at the hotel where the race starts. Signed up for the Devils Chase 6.66 Miler in Salem on … Continue reading →

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First Swim at the Lake & Short Road Ride

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tamara

It was one of those days that I really wish had a “reset” button … but we all have them. Stopped at Spark to get goggles and a swim cap then met Marcy at the park. Legs were tired from … Continue reading →

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25 mile Sunday road ride in Falmouth

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Tamara

Decided to do something a little different this morning and took my bike down to the rail trail in Falmouth (Shining Sea Path) for a ride along the coast. Stayed on the bike path for a little while but it … Continue reading →

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